1. WHO WE ARE
Screen Dispatch is an independent film industry publication. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us at hello@screendispatch.co.uk.
2. DATA WE COLLECT
We may collect the following information:
- Email addresses - provided voluntarily when you sign up for launch updates or notifications.
- Cookies and similar technologies - used by Google reCAPTCHA for spam protection, and in future by analytics and advertising services.
- Server logs - including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically by our hosting provider.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
- To send you notifications about Screen Dispatch (if you signed up).
- To protect our forms from spam and abuse via Google reCAPTCHA.
- To understand how visitors use our site (future analytics).
- To display relevant advertising (future Google AdSense integration).
4. DATA STORAGE
Your data is stored securely using Supabase, hosted in the EU (eu-west-1 region). We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Google reCAPTCHA - spam protection on forms.
- Vercel - website hosting and delivery.
- Supabase - database and authentication.
- Resend - email delivery.
- Google AdSense - advertising (future).
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they process data.
6. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your personal data.
- Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
- Data portability - receive your data in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact hello@screendispatch.co.uk.
7. COOKIES
We use the following cookies and local storage:
- Google reCAPTCHA cookies - set by Google to analyse user behaviour and protect against bots.
- Cookie consent preference - stored in localStorage to remember whether you have accepted our cookie notice.
- Analytics and advertising cookies - may be set in future when analytics and ad services are enabled.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this site.
8. DATA RETENTION
- Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Server logs are retained for up to 30 days.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.